School Nurse Donoghue Campus

University of Chicago Charter School
- Donoghue Elementary
- Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job : 5948358

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: School Nurse

About the Campus:

The University of Chicago Charter School is a neighborhood charter school on the South Side of Chicago. Comprised of three campuses spanning all grades from early childhood through high school, UChicago Charter is a PreK to 12 superhighway that empowers students to RISE to excellence at every level, cultivating critical thinkers and leaders for success in college and in life.

North Kenwood/Oakland, founded in 1998, educates children from prekindergarten to grade five. Donoghue, created in 2005, also serves children from prekindergarten to grade five. Woodlawn, established in 2006, educates students from grade six to grade twelve.

Position Summary:

The School Nurse will provide health care services to students in an elementary school setting. They will be responsible for administering routine medications and providing basic first aid for minor injuries. The School Nurse will also be responsible for stabilizing severely ill or injured students until parents, guardians or emergency services arrive.

The School Nurse will also provide treatment for minor ailments, such as mild fevers, and monitor students who visit their office to determine if additional medical assistance is needed.

This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional Nursing Practice

• Provide professional nursing services within the scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide nursing care for students experiencing illness, injury, chronic health conditions, or other health-related concerns.
• Recognize changes in a student’s health status and initiate appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Respond to health emergencies and provide appropriate first aid and emergency nursing care.
• Notify the nursing supervisor, administrator, parent/guardian, emergency services, or healthcare provider as appropriate.

Student Health Assessment and Screening

• Conduct health assessments and screenings as assigned.
• Identify potential health concerns requiring further evaluation.
• Follow up on identified health concerns in accordance with established procedures.

Individual Student Health Plans

• Implement established Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans, and other student health plans as directed.
• Provide nursing care and health services identified in student health plans.
• Communicate changes in student health status to the nursing supervisor.
• Participate in care coordination for students with complex or chronic health conditions.

Health Records and Electronic Documentation

• Enter required student health information into the school’s designated electronic health record/student information system in accordance with school policy and established timelines.
• Review relevant existing student health information before providing care when accessible and appropriate.
• Ensure documentation is available to authorized members of the nursing team to support continuity and coordination of care.

Communication and Care Coordination

• Communicate significant health concerns, changes in condition, treatments, and follow-up needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings when requested and appropriate to the RN’s role.

Communicable Disease and Health/Safety Responsibilities

• Follow school procedures for communicable disease prevention and control.
• Implement appropriate infection-control and…